Position meaning in English
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Definition
a (political) position: a (political) opinion, stance, viewpoint
What's your position on globalization? What's your opinion about it?
a position (in a company): a job, role, a post (in a company)
What's your position at the company? What job do you do there?
He put himself in a difficult position. It really was a tricky situation.
a (geographical) position: a (geographical) location, place
Pronunciation examples
UK: What's the government's position on education?
US: She has an important position in a bank.
Examples
- "The internet is abuzz with new photos depicting former Delavigne Corp intern Edward Moon in a series of "compromising" positions."
- "" And I was like "The fruit, or the position?"
- "We will keep your CV on file and contact you if any positions become available."
- "It is also quite common for management positions to be given to friends and relatives of the boss, a practice that is called "nepotism"."
- "I think our interview went very well, and I think you should know that you are short-listed for this position."
- "However, I will keep your resume on file and contact you if ever a suitable position becomes available."
- "After six months of record sales, Philip was awarded the position of Director, which he held ever since."
- "Is "boy" a salaried position?"
- "Bruno (Mitch) : I've decided to give up my position as lifeguard of this beach to pursue a musical career."
- "First, let me start by telling you a few things about the position."
- "Sadly, I must inform you that you have not been selected for the position."
- "The most common way to become a manager is to be given a promotion, often at the expense of your colleagues who think they deserve the position more than you."
- "What's your position in the company?"
- "I hereby resign from my position as intern, effective immediately, in order to pursue a new career as ...................................."
- "-Do you mind if I ask you why you're interested in a position for which you're clearly overqualified?"
- "Perhaps we could offer partial payment for the position along with free tickets to Mickeyland;"
- "The Delavigne stand is located in a prominent position, and customers reach our section before they get to Kalvin Krime, which is always a good thing."
- "Thank you for interviewing the candidates for the janitor position."
- "Congratulations on your new position as my life coach!"
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